home maintenance

How Important is a Basement Escape Window or Ladder?

By |2024-06-20T08:59:21-05:00June 20th, 2024|Architecture, Home Inspections|

Did you know that having a safe and accessible escape route from your basement could be a lifesaver in an emergency? A basement escape system like a window or ladder is critical to home safety – but they're often overlooked. Beyond an escape route, these features come with several other benefits to a home. In

Spring Maintenance from FYI Home Inspection Guy

By |2021-05-22T20:39:33-05:00March 29th, 2021|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

Spring is finally here! Out with the cold and ice and in with warm and rain! Here are Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy's tips on some spring maintenance! Check for damage to your roof. No matter what type of material your roof is, begin any inspection by examining the exterior. You can get an

Getting to Know Your Home- Carpet!

By |2021-05-22T21:30:23-05:00January 24th, 2021|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

Carpet makes the home feel cozy and is a great noise insulator. It can be hard to know when to replace them or what you can do to make them last just a little bit longer. Let’s look at Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy’s tips about carpets and how to maintain them.  There is

Driveway Ice Removal Tips

By |2021-05-22T21:18:05-05:00January 1st, 2021|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

Let's give a big welcome to the snow! It's finally here. But unless you're an ice skater, you probably don't like sliding down the driveway. Here are Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy's tips on driveway ice removal! Deicers Rock salt- Salt lowers the freezing point of water, and it is spread on roads to

Getting to know your home- Outlets!

By |2021-05-22T20:49:54-05:00December 22nd, 2020|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

We all know how important electricity is in our homes. Electrical outlets are used to plug portable appliances, lights, heaters, etc. Without these, our homes would not be nearly as comfortable. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, has been a licensed electrician for over 20 years, and he wanted to share some top issues he has

Fall Maintenance from FYI Home Inspection Guy

By |2021-05-22T21:03:53-05:00November 24th, 2020|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

It’s time for beautiful leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything, and you autumn know Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy’s tips on fall maintenance!  We all enjoy a good fire in the fireplace! But let’s keep it contained, shall we? Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper. Make sure to